Coronavirus Cancellations & Closures

There are times when our focus cannot be on family fun. In the coming weeks, many events, activities and venues in Nashville & Middle Tennessee will be cancelled, postponed or temporarily closed. We will keep this list updated as we receive new information.

In an effort to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19, we are suspending public programs and events and temporarily closing Martin ArtQuest effective Saturday, March 14, through Tuesday, March 31. Our exhibition galleries and gift shop will remain open. The Café will serve a limited menu of drinks and packaged food only.

The Discovery Center has made the decision to close temporarily beginning Monday, March 16. We anticipate remaining closed for two weeks, through Friday, March 27, but will continue to evaluate the situation and post updates as they’re available. During that time, all events and programs are effectively cancelled, which include but are not limited to: March 18 – Homeschool Lab March 20 – Parents’ Night Out. The outdoor areas adjacent to the Discovery Center, including the Murfree Spring wetlands which is managed by the City of Murfreesboro, will remain open.

In response to the government’s recent recommendations to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Cheekwood will close its entire campus at 3pm today, March 17, including the Gardens, Historic Mansion & Museum, and all estate buildings. All public programs are cancelled through April 19, including Spring Art Hop (April 10-11) and Dogs & Dogwoods (April 18-19).

In an effort to maintain health and safety amid current COVID-19 concerns, the Grand Ole Opry, the world’s longest-running radio show, will pause performances that include a live audience and tours through April 4. The Opry’s first priority has always been the safety of our employees, guests and artists who have been key in keeping the show that made country music famous on the air every week for over 94 years. During this time, the Saturday Night Grand Ole Opry Show will return to its original format as a live radio broadcast without a live audience. Fans around the world can still tune in to the Saturday night broadcasts at opry.com and wsmonline.com, Opry and WSM mobile apps, and its flagship home, 650 AM WSM.

Town of Smyrna – The Smyrna Parks, Event center, Golf Course and Outdoor Activity Center will be closed starting March 15, 2020. All community events including the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Cedar Stone Park Ribbon Cutting & Easter Brunch have been suspended at this time.

All workshops are canceled for the foreseeable future, including the Lowe’s DIY Kids’ Workshop (Tabletop Basketball) scheduled for March 14, 2020. We apologize for the inconvenience; however, if you would like to complete the Tabletop Basketball project at home, the workshop kits are available for pick up at your local store while supplies last.

In an effort to keep everyone safe and healthy as COVID-19 cases spread in our area, Kidsville at the Parthenon is suspended until April 18. Please check back for “Kidsville at Home” activities coming soon.

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum today announced that the museum, Hatch Show Print, Historic RCA Studio B and the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will close temporarily to the public starting at close of business today, Friday, March 13, 2020, through Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

In response to rising concerns about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and due to events beyond our control, including the declaration of a Tennessee and federal state of emergency, TPAC will close Andrew Jackson Hall, James K. Polk Theater, Andrew Johnson Theater, and the historic War Memorial Auditorium from March 14 through April 12.

Hendersonville Parks – Mary’s Magical Place and Kids Kingdoms Playgrounds will be closed until March 22, 2020. All Civitan sports, TN United Soccer and Hendersonville Soccer Club suspended through March 22. In line Hockey suspended through April 3.

The Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX 3D Theater will close Saturday, March 14. The Aquarium and IMAX will remain closed through at least March 27. All programming and events will be cancelled as a preventative measure to help slow the spread of COVID-19 through our area.

Rachel is a Middle Tennessee native, born and raised in the Nashville area and having lived in Hendersonville, Murfreesboro, and Mount Juliet. She is mom to 3, step mom to 4 and Grandma to one (so far!)